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FINAL SCOPE OF WORK – EXHIBIT II
DRAFT
student instruction. Where lesson study is implemented, the LEA will devote a minimum
of one lesson study per month for each grade level or subject area.
b. The LEA will ensure that professional development programs in all schools focus on the
new common core standards, including assisting students with learning challenges to meet
those standards (such as through accommodations and assistive technology). Such
professional development will employ formative assessment and the principles of lesson
study.
c. Implement IPDPs for teachers based on analysis of student performance data and results
of prior evaluations as described in (D)(2)(ii).
d. Implement a beginning teacher support program for teachers in the first and second year
that integrates data from multiple evaluations, coaching/mentoring, and assistance on
using student data to improve instruction; builds in time for observation of effective
teachers; includes collaboration with colleges of education, as appropriate; and defines a
clear process for selecting and training coaches/mentors.
For Principals:
e. Implement professional development programs at all schools that focus on the new
common standards, including assisting students with learning challenges to meet those
standards.
f. Implement professional development based on the principles of lesson study and
formative assessment as described by the Department in this grant and the process needed
to implement lesson study in a school.
g. Implement ILDPs for principals based on analysis of student performance data and results
of prior evaluations as described in (D)(2)(ii).
(ii) Measure effectiveness of professional development
1. The LEA will evaluate professional development based on student results and changes in
classroom/leadership practice (as appropriate for the teacher/principal).
Complete Work Plan Table for (D)(5). Include (B)(3)2. and 3., (C)(3)(ii)1. and 2.,
(D)(2)(iv)(a), and (D)(3)(ii)2. in Work Plan Table for (D)(5).
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